Nate vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Nate Rank #1,571

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Barry mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Nate and Barry boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.